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The physical sciences major at UA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UA. This makes it the #69 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #98 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at The University of Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UA. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,010 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 326 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 131 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 45 |
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